Thed Björk claims historic STCC title for Polestar Cyan Racing
Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk wrote history in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship season finale at Knutstorp by becoming the first ever driver to claim three consecutive titles.
”I am beyond words on how awesome this is! I have fought so hard to get to this stage of my career and to become the first ever driver to take three consecutive titles is something I will carry with me for ever. A huge thanks to everyone in the team, we have done this together!” said Björk.
Team mate Fredrik Ekblom had an almost perfect weekend where he claimed a double victory, Polestar Cyan Racing's 100th victory, dominating both races to finish second overall in the championship, just 10 points behind Björk.
”I am proud over my double victory, my best weekend under the current regulations. I came close to the title, but not close enough. I can only congratulate Thed, he has done an awesome job. We’ve had a great season as well, just not enough to beat my team mate. But I am very happy for him and the team, to together claim a double title for the third time in succession,” said Ekblom.
After winning the first race from pole position, Ekblom made a strong charge in the second race to win from ninth position on the grid.
Prince Carl Philip had a weekend of ups and downs where he qualified a strong sixth, a result he followed up with eighth in the first race and tenth in the second race. The result means that Prince Carl Philip secures his first ever top ten finish in the drivers championship.
”There were some unfortunate incidents in the races, but I am pleased with my pace and especially to make it to Q2 for the second time this year. This has been my best so far STCC season and I am looking forward to make it even better next year,” said Prince Carl Philip.
Polestar Cyan Racing writes history as well by becoming the first ever team to claim three straight STCC team titles. The new record comes as the team celebrates 20 years that has resulted in 16 titles, 100 victories, 223 podium finishes and 89 pole positions.
”I am extremely proud of Thed, Fredrik, Prince Carl Philip and everyone in the team. Our 20th anniversary could not have been crowned in a better way and this spurs us even further ahead of our future challenges,” said Christian Dahl of Polestar Cyan Racing.
STCC Knutstorp
Circuit: Knutstorp
Length: 2079 m
Lap record (STCC): 0:58.364, Fredrik Ekblom (2014)
Results
Race 1 - Top 5
1 Fredrik Ekblom Volvo S60 20 laps
2 Richard Göransson Saab 9-3 +1.968
3 Thed Björk Volvo S60 +14.719
4 Emma Kimiläinen Saab 9-3 +20.773
5 Mattias Andersson Dacia SE +25.459
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8 Carl Philip Bernadotte Volvo S60 +49.306
Race 2 - Top 5
1 Fredrik Ekblom Volvo S60 20 laps
2 Daniel Haglöf Saab 9-3 +3.123
3 Thed Björk Volvo S60 +9.077
4 Kevin Aabol Kia Optima +9.462
5 Erik Jonsson BMW SR +14.768
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10 Carl Philip Bernadotte Volvo S60 +1 lap
Q1 – Top 5
1 Thed Björk Volvo S60 57.936
2 Fredrik Ekblom Volvo S60 +0.024
3 Emma Kimiläinen Saab 9-3 +0.123
4 Fredrik Larsson BMW SR +0.246
5 Richard Göransson Saab 9-3 +0.488
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6 Carl Philip Bernadotte Volvo S60 +0.746
Q2 – Top 5
1 Fredrik Ekblom Volvo S60 58.113
2 Thed Björk Volvo S60 +0.223
3 Richard Göransson Saab 9-3 +0.551
4 Emma Kimiläinen Saab 9-3 +0.844
5 Mattias Andersson Dacia SE +1.102
...
7 Carl Philip Bernadotte Volvo S60 +1.401
Final championship standings – Top 5
1 Thed Björk Volvo S60 366 points
2 Fredrik Ekblom Volvo S60 356 (-10)
3 Fredrik Larsson BMW SR 268 (-98)
4 Richard Göransson Saab 9-3 243 (-123)
5 Mattias Andersson Dacia SE 204 (-162)
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10 Carl Philip Bernadotte Volvo S60 66 (-300)
TV Schedule
Online/Live: www.svtplay.se
TV: SVT2 27/9 18:00
Celebrating 20 years in Swedish Motorsport
1996 – 2015
8 Driver Titles – 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
8 Team Titles – 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Driver titles
1996 STCC – Jan ”Flash” Nilsson
1997 STCC – Jan ”Flash” Nilsson
2009 STCC – Tommy Rustad
2010 STC Cup – Robert Dahlgren
2012 TTA – Fredrik Ekblom
2013 STCC – Thed Björk
2014 STCC – Thed Björk
2015 STCC – Thed Björk
Team titles
2002 STCC – Nilsson/Sandström
2003 STCC – Nilsson/Krokström
2009 STCC – Rustad/Dahlgren
2010 STCC – Rustad/Dahlgren
2012 TTA – Ekblom/Björk
2013 STCC – Ekblom/Björk
2014 STCC – Ekblom/Björk/Bernadotte
2015 STCC – Ekblom/Björk/Bernadotte
